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Jason and the Argonauts - Talos, Harpies, and myth accuracy

Key scenes in Jason and the Argonauts diverge from ancient sources such as Apollonius of Rhodes. Talos is shifted in time and ...
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Jason and the Argonauts - Myth versus film

Jason and the Argonauts draws from Apollonius of Rhodes’ Argonautica but reshapes characters, gods, and events for dramatic effect. Leadership, divine involvement, and the role of figures like Hera ...
Greek Reporter

Was Talos, the Protector of Ancient Crete, Actually a Minoan?

Ancient evidence suggests that Talos, the protector of ancient Crete in Greek mythology, actually represents a remnant of Minoans.
Racing Post

Gambling Commission chief executive Andrew Rhodes to step down at the end of April

Andrew Rhodes, the chief executive of the Gambling Commission whose tenure has included the controversial introduction of affordability checks, is stepping down from the role at the end of April. He ...
Forbes

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Results As Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu Have Wild Brawl

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Blake Oestriecher is a columnist covering WWE, AEW and pro wrestling. WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 2026, just one week before ...
The Providence Journal

How did Rhode Island get its name? Here's how the state came to be

Have you ever wondered where the state of Rhode Island got its name? The state is one of many from the original 13 colonies to be named by European explorers, as Europeans settled in Rhode Island all ...
Arizona Daily Star

Apparent suicide in death of 'Hillbillies' star Max Baer Jr.'s girlfriend

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The live-in girlfriend of former "Beverly Hillbillies" star Max Baer Jr. apparently shot herself and died several days later, authorities said Wednesday. Police were still ...